MSGBC Basin Transitions from Discovery to Execution

The MSGBC Basin in West Africa is transforming from a region of major gas discoveries to one of project execution, with Senegal and Mauritania emerging as key players.

At African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, the session 'Invest in the MSGBC Basin: Scaling Gas, LNG and Regional Infrastructure Across West Africa' will bring together investors, governments, and industry leaders to discuss how to turn this resource base into a broader regional energy and industrial opportunity.

The region has already reached a significant milestone with the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project achieving first gas in December 2024 and first LNG in February 2025. This project is now providing a foundation for Senegal and Mauritania to develop both export revenues and domestic gas markets.

Senegal's Yakaar-Teranga gas project, with estimated development costs of around $7.5 billion, is advancing as a major domestic gas opportunity. Meanwhile, Mauritania is planning the BirAllah gas development, adding another significant source of gas supply to the basin's growing project pipeline.

The infrastructure required to monetize these resources is becoming equally important. Senegal is prioritizing public-private partnerships to accelerate development of a planned 400-km domestic gas pipeline network connecting offshore resources with power plants and industrial users.